Brahmi (Bacopa monniera), also called Water Hyssop: Aerial parts are used to treat nervous system disorders such as neuralgia, epilepsy and mental illness, and a wide range of other conditions including indigestion, ulcers, constipation, asthma and bronchitis, even infertility. The expressed juice mixed with oil is used as a rub for arthritic pain. May be useful in improving mental function, memory and concentration and reduces learning time. Shows potent anti-tumour and anti-cancer activity.

Usual Dosage: 40mg per kg of body weight per day of tincture or extract. You can use it as a tea - for a 10yo, give about half a cup per day, or as advised by a qualified herbalist.

Please note: Pennywort, sometimes called Gotu Kola (Centella asiata, or Hydrocotyle asiata) is also sometimes called Brahmi. It's also used to improve brain function, but is most commonly used for arthritis and other problems of aging. Sometimes labelled as Arthritis Plant. For adults, 2-3 leaves are recommended to be eaten per day, or used to make a tea.

Most specialist herb nurseries should have it, though you may have to get it ordered in. However, Bacopa is often sold as an aquarium plant, so hunt for it in your local pet shop! I grow mine in a pot, and I keep it very moist. Please be careful with it though. If allowed to get into our waterways, it is very destructive to our environment.

Both herbs mentioned here are readily available in tablet form. Check the label for correct botanical name if the bottles are labelled 'Brahmi'. Most often, brahmi is called 'Bacopa'.

you can look in the white pages under a company called
HERBS R US

Did you manage to get some brahmi ? i have it growing wild in my shade house. If you know anyone in Geraldton that goes to Perth i can send you a couple of pots.

Tammy

Be careful about sending plants into WA. They are very strict about what enters, and fines for breaking the rules are hefty!

Daiseyduckworth...Tammy and LinJ..above...ALL...live in WA so I reckon they'd have "the sending plants into WA" fairly well covered....just guessing like.

Daz.

hi just joined the list
i am in kenwick, just down the road from you. did you end up with the brahmi.
i have some in the garden.
rosemary